write a travelogue on jammu and kashmir
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I will make a concentrated effort to avoid using the ‘paradise’ metaphor as I begin to share my experience of visiting the most revered of all valleys, Kashmir. Not only because it’s cliché but also because there’s much more to Kashmir than the post-card perfect scenic beauty. The first glance at Kashmir and you find yourself a believer in God’s aesthetic prowess. I say this because I had always wondered how different can it be from any other hill station? That was before the aerial views from Jammu to Kashmir made a believer out of me. Majestic hills - some snow-capped and engulfed in clouds, replete with ravines and a lush green you wouldn’t have seen anywhere. Experiencing Kashmir thus, begins right there and then as your flight descends to prepare for landing. For someone with a fear of flying, especially landing on a table top runway as in Srinagar, I was magically calm. That’s the first effect!
Srinagar greeted us with a weather that couldn’t have been better. A mild breeze, not cold enough for heavy woolens but cool enough for a light throw, flowed in to welcome us to the valley. Contrary to my expectations, the airport had a good many tourists, both Indians and foreigners and things looked commonplace enough.
No doubt there’s military presence in the capital, annoyingly so, but the locals seem oblivious to their presence. Things go on as usual and apart from one’s own paranoia nothing comes in the way of enjoying this blissful place. The people of Kashmir are very warm and hospitable. Our very first encounter was of course our driver who stayed with us for the next 5 days. Not only was he friendly, he was very helpful and cooperative considering we were a party of 4 adults with 3 children – all under 6. Yes! He was most understanding and cooperative. Since tourism has only just started to look back up, people throughout are not just cordial but a trifle delighted to see new faces. Even women and children are, after a moment’s hesitation, ready to talk in as much Urdu or English they know.
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